Saudi defense minister discusses efforts to de-escalate regional tensions with US counterpart

Saudi Arabia’s Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. (File/SPA/AFP)
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  • Two officials reviewed the strategic partnership between the Kingdom and the US and ways to bolster defense cooperation

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin discussed efforts to de-escalate regional tensions in a phone call on Tuesday.

During the call, the two officials also reviewed the strategic partnership between the Kingdom and the US and ways to bolster defense cooperation.

The latest regional and international developments and efforts to promote security and stability in the region were also discussed.